Sixer: your right, If I decide to show up early and clean..I'm on my own!
BUT, If my employer tells me to come here and get the van loaded and be on the job at.. Thats quite a different issue!! On the clock at arrival.

JoeyD: FROM the shop (at 7) to the job, paid. From the job to the shop (3:30) paid! If you are required to, go to and return to the shop, thats paid time. Otherwise... "I'll see ya in the AM".

If not, then ,from 7-3:30 paid. If you elect to get a ride,To save you fuel, then no compensation is required.

WIRENUTS': Start whith a Capital 'N'? Or 'A'?

If I leave early, my decision. I am to be at the job at 7.
I leave at 3:30. Travel home is also on me. But, their truck and fuel!!!!